Who is Mohammad al-Bashir, the Head of the Transitional Government of Syria?

Mohammad al-Bashir, who has been appointed as the Head of the Transitional Government of Syria following the capture of Damascus by armed rebels and the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, previously worked in the quasi-government known as the "Syrian Salvation Government." This quasi-government, which was established in Idlib city in 2017 before the fall of Mr. Assad, managed the city and other areas under the control of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, providing services and having its own ministries, sectors, and judicial and security officials. The Telegram channel of the Syrian state television referred to Mr. Bashir as the "new Prime Minister of Syria" in a post related to this news, quoting him as saying, "The overall command has appointed me as the head of the government until March 1." Who falls authoritarian regimes like Assad's? Who is Mohammad al-Bashir? Mohammad al-Bashir was born in 1983 in the Jabal al-Zawiya region of Idlib. He graduated from Aleppo University in 2007 with a degree in electrical and electronic engineering, specializing in communications. Mr. Bashir also studied "Law and Sharia" at Idlib University in 2021. According to a resume published by the "Syrian Salvation Government," al-Bashir has obtained certifications in English language, administrative planning, and project management. Before entering the political arena, he worked as an engineer for the gas company in Syria, overseeing the construction of gas power plants. With the onset of the Syrian uprising in 2011, al-Bashir left his government job to join the opposition. From 2022 to 2023, he served as the "Minister of Development and Humanitarian Affairs" in the Syrian Salvation Government. Prior to that, he was the director of Islamic education in the Ministry of Awqaf of the Syrian Salvation Government. These activities earned Bashir a reputation that ultimately led to his election as the "Prime Minister of the Syrian Salvation Government" by the legislative council of this quasi-government in January 2024. Mohammad al-Bashir previously headed the so-called "Salvation Government" affiliated with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham. The "Syrian Salvation Government" attempted to present itself as a technocratic apparatus during its activity and before the fall of Bashar al-Assad, delegating some governance areas such as health and education to local institutions and foreign aid organizations, while retaining control over security and economic sectors. Although Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham is considered a Salafi group, the "Syrian Salvation Government" allowed traditional religious institutions representing rival sects, such as Ash'arism, including those managed by the Muslim Brotherhood or the Tablighi Jamaat, to operate. This quasi-government also initially attempted to impose religious laws, such as requiring women to travel with male guardians, which failed due to public opposition in the controlled areas. Shortly before the capture of various regions in Syria that led to the fall of Assad's regime, the Syrian Salvation Government issued a statement addressed to the Alawites of Syria, the largest religious minority in the country to which the Assad family belongs, stating that Assad had exploited this minority for his survival, resulting in "deep wounds in society." The statement also mentioned that "wise individuals" among the Alawites could play a role in guiding Syria towards a "just and inclusive" future. None of the world's governments recognized the "Syrian Salvation Government." The United States, which considers Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham a terrorist organization and has pursued its leader Abu Muhammad al-Julani, accused the Syrian Salvation Government of obstructing humanitarian aid to internally displaced persons in Syria during its activity in Idlib province and attempting to profit from controlling the distribution of aid.